Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Maxie since 1884
Babies named Maxie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1935, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maxie's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 48 | 7 |
| 1890s | 158 | 64 |
| 1900s | 296 | 101 |
| 1910s | 690 | 432 |
| 1920s | 856 | 671 |
| 1930s | 732 | 954 |
| 1940s | 450 | 829 |
| 1950s | 221 | 580 |
| 1960s | 97 | 428 |
| 1970s | 83 | 222 |
| 1980s | 96 | 183 |
| 1990s | 87 | 76 |
| 2000s | 59 | 70 |
| 2010s | 81 | 23 |
| 2020s | 71 | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Maxie emerged as a familiar nickname in the late 19th century and quickly gained popularity as an independent given name, particularly for girls. It reached its peak in 1910 when it ranked among the top 1,000 names, but its usage has since declined steeply. In 2025, the name ranked 9,714, with an estimated 1 in 244,011 births. The name has remained stable in recent decades, neither reviving nor disappearing entirely. Its simplicity and vintage charm appeal to parents seeking a retro nickname-style name. While data on state-level distribution is limited, Maxie has historically seen most use in the southern and midwestern United States.
Maxie originated as a pet form of both Max (masculine) and Maxine (feminine), which ultimately derive from the Latin name Maximilianus, from maximus, meaning 'greatest.' It has been used as an independent given name in English-speaking countries since the late 19th century, often as a gender-neutral or feminine nickname.
Where Maxie is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Max
Variants: Maxy
Sibling names for Maxie
Names that share Maxie's style, for a brother or sister.
